Tip: The first movement is not the crossover. Watch the tape closely and you'll see that the player hesitates momentarily before taking control of the ball after putting it behind his back. This slight delay encourages the defender to reach for the ball, and it is at this point that you make your move.

Use this one to startle your defender, but make sure not to let go of the ball. If you do, it could hit them in the face, and they may decide to return the favour. Check out the video below to see the trick.

An old streetball favourite, this move is said to have been invented by God Shammgod. Used on its own or in combination with other moves, it's always useful for creating space between you and your defender.

Although this probably isn’t a move you’d be advised to try on a concrete court, A.O. and others have pulled it off on more forgiving surfaces a number of times. For this move to be possible, your defender’s legs must be wide open.

Dribble the ball low and fast in front of you while edging slowly towards your defender.

As you draw within two feet or so, stop the ball dead on the floor in front of you.

Bend down and kick it gently through your defender’s legs.

Immediately following this, dive to the floor and slide through your defender’s legs after the ball.

This is a simple variation on the Shammgod. It was performed by Tracy McGrady in the most recent All-Star game.

With your right hand, dribble the ball fifteen inches in front of your left foot so that it bounces fairly close to your defender.

As they lunge for it, reach across your body with your right hand and pull the ball back diagonally across your defender's body so that it bounces wide of your right side. This should leave them turned to their right while you slip easily past them on their left. Alternatively, you can dribble the ball between their legs (see the video for a demonstration).

Smooth and stylish, this move is yet another to have been made famous by Hot Sauce. One key detail to note is that, after the first dribble, your left hand will not be used throughout the entire trick.

Dribble through your legs from back to front, from your left hand to your right.

Cuff the ball in your right hand and fake across your body in the motion of an underarm pass.

Do not release the ball, but pull it back across your body to your right side.

Without dribbling, swing it back to your left side.

Move your left leg forward and dribble the ball behind it (and through your legs).